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Forum: 999 / 749 30-Nov-2005, 13:14
Replies: 16
Views: 3,271
Posted By Gareth
I also have a Garmin Quest that I put into a map...

I also have a Garmin Quest that I put into a map pocket on the tank. Bit of a strain to look at it regularly...therefore m1keyp I would be really interested in seeing how the mounting bracket looks....
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Sep-2005, 15:47
Replies: 24
Views: 2,711
Posted By Gareth
Got a '05 999 (mono). Now just over 3000 miles...

Got a '05 999 (mono). Now just over 3000 miles and no problems at all. Got a 2500 mile/10 day run to the sun in just over a weeks time and have every confidence it will not give me any trouble !...
Forum: 999 / 749 03-Aug-2005, 20:42
Replies: 5
Views: 1,448
Posted By Gareth
Thanks...looks like another attempt is needed at...

Thanks...looks like another attempt is needed at the weekend !!
Forum: 999 / 749 03-Aug-2005, 09:28
Replies: 5
Views: 1,448
Posted By Gareth
Front fender Removal

I have just ordered the Corse stripe from Carbon Trader. Notice that I need to remove the front "fender" to be able to fit it properly. Tried this with the wheel in place and there does not seem to...
Forum: 999 / 749 02-Aug-2005, 09:41
Replies: 15
Views: 1,922
Posted By Gareth
New Ducati 1100 ??

Last night I got round to watching the Eurosport coverage of the 250 GP race from Sunday. During a quiet part of the race the commentators started discussing the "prettiest race bikes". As usual the...
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Jul-2005, 12:42
Replies: 19
Views: 2,384
Posted By Gareth
I've got a 2005 Mono. I have not experienced this...

I've got a 2005 Mono. I have not experienced this problem, but might have to check the bottom of the bike ! Living in the South it is reasonable that I have not experienced it, but I am off to France...
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Jul-2005, 14:23
Replies: 33
Views: 3,263
Posted By Gareth
Twinfan....recent posts would suggest you are...

Twinfan....recent posts would suggest you are back on the road at long last.... I may have missed it...what was the outcome of your experience?
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Jul-2005, 15:12
Replies: 13
Views: 1,972
Posted By Gareth
I have a 999 Mono and use the Ventura kit on...

I have a 999 Mono and use the Ventura kit on it...sits quite high but works very well. Its about the only option for carrying sufficient quanties on a Mono.

As far as tank bags, I generally hate...
Forum: 999 / 749 08-Jun-2005, 09:32
Replies: 13
Views: 2,126
Posted By Gareth
Brogins...very glad to hear that your bike is the...

Brogins...very glad to hear that your bike is the same, which points to it being a design feature rather than a fault. It is actually quite concerning when in the past all previous bikes, including a...
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Jun-2005, 12:47
Replies: 13
Views: 2,126
Posted By Gareth
Thanks for comments so far... by...

Thanks for comments so far... by "grabby" I mean that when I spin the wheel on the paddock stand there is obviously some friction between the pads and discs....but when riding it is not noticable and...
Forum: 999 / 749 07-Jun-2005, 11:59
Replies: 8
Views: 1,934
Posted By Gareth
Thanks for the offer. I have contacted them and...

Thanks for the offer. I have contacted them and it is £699, with I guess fitting on top of that. I would be interested in hearing it. I live in Guildford, but could arrange to meet up, for example...
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Jun-2005, 23:32
Replies: 13
Views: 2,126
Posted By Gareth
Brakes...again !!

Having read of the woes Twinfan and others have had I have been keeping a close eye on the front brakes on my '05 999. I have been a little concerned since collecting the bike in March that the front...
Forum: 999 / 749 06-Jun-2005, 23:09
Replies: 8
Views: 1,934
Posted By Gareth
Gizmo, I also have a '05 999....I do fancy a bit...

Gizmo,

I also have a '05 999....I do fancy a bit of v-twin noise but don't really fancy anything tooo loud. Have you heard the Moto Rapido end can? Loud?...and how much?
Forum: 999 / 749 03-May-2005, 16:06
Replies: 13
Views: 2,900
Posted By Gareth
This is very interesting. I have read and am...

This is very interesting. I have read and am aware of the problems Twinfan has had. I have a 2005 999, the base model with the standard Brembo set up, so probably the same as the 749. I have noticed...
Forum: 999 / 749 02-May-2005, 20:54
Replies: 2
Views: 1,228
Posted By Gareth
Front Mudguard Extension

Having just ridden my bike for the first time in proper heavy rain, on muddy roads, I have just realised that the front mudguard is short to say the least at the back. This results, for me at least,...
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Apr-2005, 11:24
Replies: 5
Views: 1,078
Posted By Gareth
Thanks for the info....will have another go at...

Thanks for the info....will have another go at getting the mirrors off !

What about track day tyre pressures...the usual 31 ish front and back?
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Apr-2005, 12:23
Replies: 3
Views: 1,224
Posted By Gareth
Ducati Assistance - Owners Card

Had my '05 999 for a month now. I have details of Ducati Assistance with the owners manual. Should I be getting an owners card for the 2 years assistance or is the book the extent of it?

My RAC...
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Apr-2005, 12:17
Replies: 5
Views: 1,078
Posted By Gareth
Removing mirrors & Tyre Pressures !

No, they are not directly related, unless of course you are thinking of attending a track day...

On the basis that a question is only stupid if you know the answers...here is a stupid question for...
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Apr-2005, 17:50
Replies: 19
Views: 2,421
Posted By Gareth
To be fair, the total was 6.5 hours labour plus...

To be fair, the total was 6.5 hours labour plus various parts for the throttle mod, and a front sprocket. I am not sure how much time is allocated for a first service..but if the service works out at...
Forum: 999 / 749 12-Apr-2005, 13:09
Replies: 19
Views: 2,421
Posted By Gareth
In the south London area, I would also recommend...

In the south London area, I would also recommend Pro Twins. I got mine from there and it has not stalled once...hope I am not tempting fate.

When you go into Pro Twins the reception is in the...
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Apr-2005, 10:43
Replies: 42
Views: 4,263
Posted By Gareth
Has the coil issue been sorted for 2005 bikes? I...

Has the coil issue been sorted for 2005 bikes? I have a 2005 999 and the front plug/coil looks very exposed to spray off the front wheel. I do a bit of foreign touring and don't really want the bike...
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Apr-2005, 11:10
Replies: 6
Views: 1,210
Posted By Gareth
No, have never used fairly liquid...it contains...

No, have never used fairly liquid...it contains salt ! I use Autoglym car shampoo.
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Apr-2005, 09:45
Replies: 6
Views: 1,210
Posted By Gareth
Leaky lens & Rusty Discs

I have noticed that when I wash the bike, some soap always ends up leaking into the near side rear indicator lens. Its not a major problem as I just take off the lens and dry it out but it is a bit...
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Apr-2005, 09:34
Replies: 12
Views: 1,683
Posted By Gareth
I had exactly the same thoughts as you when I...

I had exactly the same thoughts as you when I first rode my bike. Felt it was too low at the back and the front suspension was too hard with too much pre-load. Now with nearly 900 miles on the bike...
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Apr-2005, 09:27
Replies: 15
Views: 2,444
Posted By Gareth
I have just taken the original plate holder off...

I have just taken the original plate holder off the bike and then bolted the plate onto the three mounting points that the plate holder attaches to. You lose the number plate light, but you can...
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Apr-2005, 17:56
Replies: 3
Views: 881
Posted By Gareth
The first service is at 1000kms, which is 620...

The first service is at 1000kms, which is 620 miles. The service light starts flashing at 621 miles and then stays on permanently from 670 miles. I know, I experienced it over the Easter weekend.

I...
Forum: 999 / 749 31-Mar-2005, 12:20
Replies: 17
Views: 1,885
Posted By Gareth
Thanks for the info. From what you are saying, it...

Thanks for the info. From what you are saying, it will be worth discussing a 14 tooth front sprocket with the dealer when it is getting its first service. Could be that they will be too busy to...
Forum: 999 / 749 29-Mar-2005, 14:41
Replies: 17
Views: 1,885
Posted By Gareth
Sprocket worth changing?

Picked up my new '05 999 mono a couple of weeks ago and unfortunately I now can't ride it for the next few weeks. Booked the first service for the middle of April thinking that with work/weather and...
Forum: 999 / 749 25-Feb-2005, 15:13
Replies: 10
Views: 1,831
Posted By Gareth
Ordered a 999mono a couple of weeks ago with the...

Ordered a 999mono a couple of weeks ago with the plan of a 1st April delivery. I have just got a call from the dealer, Pro Twins, to tell me that it has arrived and they want me to take delivery...
Forum: 999 / 749 21-Feb-2005, 15:37
Replies: 50
Views: 9,006
Posted By Gareth
Rather than comparing date of first registration,...

Rather than comparing date of first registration, given the number of '04 9s sitting in dealers for a few months, would it be a good idea to compare frame numbers. I would guess the frame number will...
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Feb-2005, 17:55
Replies: 7
Views: 1,454
Posted By Gareth
I had the armourfend on my Elise (shame I sold...

I had the armourfend on my Elise (shame I sold mine after only 12k miles and got a Mazda RX8 instead!...stupid boy!), and the only problem I had was that when I polished it the edges showed up...
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Feb-2005, 17:29
Replies: 7
Views: 1,454
Posted By Gareth
Venture Shields

Has anyone fitted a Venture Shield to their 749/999? The kit is claimed to protect the body work against stone chips etc and is a clear plastic sheet applied to the vunerable areas, such as top...
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Feb-2005, 19:06
Replies: 29
Views: 2,982
Posted By Gareth
Thats an easy one to answer. I have the invoice...

Thats an easy one to answer. I have the invoice for my order, and I have ordered the "S" mono tail unit to get the white number boards. The price is £255.32 + VAT...or at least that is what Pro Twins...
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Feb-2005, 18:55
Replies: 22
Views: 3,333
Posted By Gareth
I had the same dilema. A new 2004 999S or 2005...

I had the same dilema. A new 2004 999S or 2005 999 Base. Tried both in a test ride and the fuelling was much better on the 2005 999 demonstrator than on the 2004 999S demo. Could be that the 2005 999...
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Feb-2005, 18:47
Replies: 54
Views: 8,106
Posted By Gareth
Yes, its the "base" '05 999 Mono. I...

Yes, its the "base" '05 999 Mono. I tried a '04 999S as I could get a new one of those for about the same money but the '05 bikes engine was significantly smoother....weather was too bad to judge on...
Forum: 999 / 749 14-Feb-2005, 16:21
Replies: 54
Views: 8,106
Posted By Gareth
Just to add to the discussion.... I had an...

Just to add to the discussion....

I had an Aprilia RSVR for a couple of years. Loved the bike, covered over 12000 miles on it mainly on the road but a couple of track days, and plenty of long...
Forum: 999 / 749 05-Feb-2005, 14:01
Replies: 4
Views: 1,358
Posted By Gareth
I\'ve Done it...order placed !

Following the great advice you have given me regarding which 749/999 I should go for the ink on the order form is now drying.

I have just ordered a new '05 999 Mono, in red, with Carbon hugger and...
Forum: 999 / 749 31-Jan-2005, 09:41
Replies: 22
Views: 3,641
Posted By Gareth
Thanks for comments. I mentioned to Snells that I...

Thanks for comments. I mentioned to Snells that I had significantly better deals elsewhere, but they would not/could not really shift. The issue seemed to be around the fact I am trading in a...
Forum: 999 / 749 30-Jan-2005, 20:27
Replies: 22
Views: 3,641
Posted By Gareth
Charlotte, good to speak to you yesterday. I...

Charlotte, good to speak to you yesterday.

I think I have now just about made the mental leap to spending nearly £12k on a bike. The order will be a '05 999 Mono in red. What I still have not...
Forum: 999 / 749 27-Jan-2005, 19:51
Replies: 22
Views: 3,641
Posted By Gareth
Thanks for the information. For some reason I...

Thanks for the information. For some reason I only managed to get pro-twins up when I did a search on the site..probably because I entered Surrey ...DOH !

I will certainly give Snells a call. Just...
Forum: 999 / 749 27-Jan-2005, 17:39
Replies: 22
Views: 3,641
Posted By Gareth
Thanks all for the responses...this is just the...

Thanks all for the responses...this is just the sort of information I was looking for and it is very helpful. Please keep them coming.

From what I have read so far it will be a 2005 999 Mono, good...
Forum: 999 / 749 27-Jan-2005, 16:51
Replies: 22
Views: 3,641
Posted By Gareth
New Owner - Advice please....

Hello.

I am seriously considering buying a 999. I have had v twins in the past (SP1, SP2, Mille RSV-R) but changed to a CBR600RR a year ago when trying to get a part for the Aprilia that was being...
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